Sex, Football and Politics

Workers of the World UNITE!

Labor is prior to, and independent of, capital. Capital is only the fruit of labor, and could never have existed if labor had not first existed. Labor is the superior of capital, and deserves much the higher consideration
Abraham Lincoln

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President Obama has done his best during the past 100 days.

He is fighting a global recession, war in two countries, opponents of the GOP, a new dog, etc.
And he’s kept long-winded Vice President Joe Biden relatively quiet.
Until today.
Joe has offended millions of subway riders today. He better get on the horn and fix it.

See you [...]

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Joe you did us proud!

You stuck to the issue, you showed your passion, you displayed your intelligence.
And you almost shed a tear! That was the moment for me when you talked about the tragedy you faced in your life.
Governor Palin hung in there. She was folksy, told stories, felt that she was strong on the [...]

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So, its 8:15 pm and we all are waiting for the Vice-Presidential Debate.

When was the last time we waited for a debate, much less the VP Debate?

This will be the most watched debate ever. Obama-McCain II and III will not get this many viewers combined. That is my prediction.
I am concerned.

Palin has been horrible [...]

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I went to a meeting last night and was completely frustrated. I hate non-profit organizations who deny the role that politics plays in the governance of their organizations and mission.
Fucking tired of it. Shit, if the Dems don’t win, there won’t be a system to save. The GOP will not pass any legislation to protect [...]

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Today is primary day in NYC!

Polls are open from 6am to 9pm in the City.
Check this website to find out information on polling places, and this for info on candidates.
New info for first time voters, who registered by mail:
First-Time Voters
New Yorkers who registered to vote for the first time via mail may be asked to [...]

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Got this email from a colleague in community organizing, Gabriel Thompson.
Gabe addressed this letter to Sarah Pailin.
I address it to the undecided voters in the battleground states. Especially, the blue-collar independent women in those states.
Because that’s where this fight will be won, not between the candidates at the top of the ticket:

An Open Letter to [...]

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My avocation since 2000 has been as a community organizer.
It is work that has given me tremendous satisfaction. I have helped fight irresponsible development in my community. I have organized and empowered residents who were facing displacement and eviction. I have collaborated with neighbors and other organizations to combat dangerous infrastructure. I have led [...]

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Tim Russert died last week.

I don’t know if I am going to watch Meet the Press this Sunday.
Or an Sunday after that.
Oh, maybe I will watch this Sunday. it probably will be a tribute to him. I’ll TiVo it, and get it off iTunes and save it for history.

Tim Russert is gone. Unbelievable. I [...]

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Big Brown will win the Belmont today and be the first Triple Crown winner in 30 years.

The NBA Championship returns to the Boston Celtics. I predict they will win the championship in seven games over the Lakers. Kobe can not beat a team. The Celtics have a team.

Paul Pierce will pull a Roberto Clemente, and [...]

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